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Donna L. Marchand, CPA Joins Damon & Associates CPA

May 14, 2014 // by admin

Damon & Associates, Inc. a leading accounting, tax and wealth advisory firm on the South Shore, recently appointed Donna L. Marchand, CPA as a Senior Associate.

In her new role, Ms. Marchand will be responsible for corporate accounting, corporate and individual tax return preparation, and financial statement preparation.

Prior to joining Damon & Associates, Inc., Ms. Marchand worked as a Senior Associate at Burke and Associates, CPAs, Inc. for two years. Ms. Marchand graduated with a Master of Science in Accountancy with distinction from Bridgewater State University and passed the CPA exam in February 2014. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education with an Undergraduate in Elementary Education and previously was a teacher for 11 years.

Ms. Marchand is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). She is a resident of Hingham.

About Damon & Associates, Inc.

For more than two decades, Damon & Associates’ principal, Michael Damon CPA has been providing professional accounting, tax and wealth advisory services to businesses and high net-worth individuals throughout Massachusetts. With a team of six and plans for additional staff, Damon & Associates continues to provide the highest level of service to closely held businesses, their owners and individuals at their new Pembroke firm.

Damon & Associates’ professional accounting and business services include accounting and audit services, tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping and business development services. The firm’s typical business client has sales ranging from $1M to $30M. They also represent individuals seeking a high degree of consulting services in addition to annual tax preparation.

Damon & Associates is located at 300 Oak Street, Suite 220 in Pembroke, MA. For more information, contact (781) 924-5684 or visit http://www.damoncpa.com.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.’s offices in Auburn and South Hadley continue growth in 2014

May 13, 2014 // by admin

picture of George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resources Associates — George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resources Associates

AUBURN, MA, SOUTH HADLEY, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care (AFC). To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services, Nonotuck recently added Laurie Nicol to its South Hadley staff and Craig Manning, Luanne Courtney and Carmen Paredes-Restrepo to its staff at its offices in Auburn, Massachusetts.

Laurie Nicol is an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s South Hadley office. Receiving her nursing degree from Holyoke Community College, she previously worked at the Holyoke Rehabilitation Center and in the Williston-Northampton School. Nicol lives in Easthampton with her husband of 22 years and two daughters who attend college.

Craig Manning, an AFC Care Manager in Nonotuck’s Auburn office, comes to the company after previously working as a case manager at Seven Hills Family Services in Worcester. He also worked for many years as a caseworker in the RFK Lancaster School Children Action Corp. Manning has also been a substitute teacher in the Leominster school system. He lives with his wife in Worcester.

Luanne Courtney, an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s Auburn office, has more than three decades of experience as a nurse. Her work experience includes such public and private sector organizations as the United States Navy in Bethesda, Maryland, Washington (DC) Adventist Hospital, Seven Hills Family Services in Worcester and Pleasantries Adult Day and Consulting Services in Marlborough, MA. Courtney resides in Northborough, MA.

Carmen Paredes-Restrepo, an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s Auburn office, holds a bachelor’s degree from Javeriana University in Bogota, Columbia and received her nursing degree in 2012 at Massachusetts Bay Community College. Her past employment includes St. Patrick’s Manor Rehabilitation Center in Framingham and Fresenius Medical Care/Blackstone Valley Dialysis in Milford. Paredes-Restrepo resides in Framingham, MA.

“We are always looking to add the highest caliber of caregivers to our staff. Laurie, Craig, Luanne and Carmen all fit that description and we are delighted to have them on board,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104.

Caregiving with Love – Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care. Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care. If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Artwork Bearing a second look. Action Bearing hosts wall mural/ad campaign at 201 Brighton Avenue headquarters

May 13, 2014 // by admin

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…

To Action Bearing President Steve Katz, a ball bearing that can help take a train from Boston to Washington DC in under three hours is a work of art. But the second generation owner is well aware that the exterior of the location where that bearing came from, Action Bearing headquarters at 201 Brighton Avenue in Brighton, MA, is not. So when Katz was approached by Converse about using the exterior of his building for a mural/ad for the shoe company, he welcomed the idea.

“I’ve always said, you can’t shine a sneaker. But I have to commend this particular sneaker company, Converse, for turning a pretty drab space into a work of art,” said Katz.

The wall mural/ad covers two sides of Action Bearing’s building at 201 Brighton Avenue. Converse chose Action Bearing’s location based on the high volume of foot traffic on the street and the younger demographic in this urban area.

So far, the campaign seems to be a success with Action Bearing staff as it’s been with Brighton Avenue passerbys.

“We’ve been in business since 1957 and the exterior of our building probably hasn’t changed a whole lot since then. So our staff has definitely enjoyed the new look, as have our customers,” said Katz.

While the company has been compensated for use of the building, Katz would like a little something extra when the one-year agreement expires.

“If Converse wishes to renew, it would be kind of nice if they would throw a pair of Chuck Taylors for me and my staff. It’s been a while since I wore a pair of those,” said Katz.

The Action Bearing Difference

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Action Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Action Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Action Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with more than three million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Action Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Action Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@actionbearing.com or visit www.actionbearing.com.

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Jennifer N. Phinney Joins Damon & Associates CPA

May 9, 2014 // by admin

Damon & Associates, Inc., a leading accounting, tax and wealth advisory firm on the South Shore, has recently hired Jennifer N. Phinney, a resident of Pembroke, as an Administrative Assistant.

Ms. Phinney will be responsible for day-to-day administrative duties, which include managing calendars, planning and coordinating meetings as well as assisting with general client needs and inquiries. Prior to joining Damon & Associates, Inc., Ms. Phinney worked for Hokanson Insurance Agency as a COBRA Administrator.

About Damon & Associates, Inc.

Damon & Associates is located at 300 Oak Street, Suite 220 in Pembroke, MA. For more information, contact (781) 924-5684 or visit http://www.damoncpa.com.

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Go Native with Native Advertising. Marketing roundtable sponsored by South Shore Ad Club on Wednesday, June 11.

May 9, 2014 // by admin

The newest advertising buzz is all about “Native Advertising” – well written and useful content that engages customers, creates a brand relationship and enhances Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The South Shore Ad Club is sponsoring a Native Advertising event as part of the organization’s Marketing Roundtable series to outline methods and channels that help establish and maintain your customer base.

The hands-on event will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the training room of ACTSmart, 70 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 1225, Pembroke, MA 02359. Registration and networking will begin at 7:30 a.m. and run to 8 a.m. A full breakfast menu will be included. Cost of the event is $19 for members of the South Shore Ad Club and $29 for non-members. To RSVP, visit www.SouthShoreAdClub.com.

Speakers will include Ralph Burns of Antares Enterprises based in Sagamore Beach, MA, Roland Lacey of Media Right Technologies located in Hanover, MA; David DeBlasio of DeBlasio New Media Marketing in Canton, MA. Steve Dubin of PR Works in Kingston, MA will moderate the panel. The three Native Content experts have been managing Internet rankings since the launch of the Internet.

About The South Shore Ad Club

The South Shore Ad Club is a non-profit organization committed to the personal and professional development of communications professionals located south of Boston. It is the club’s mission to improve, strengthen and advance career goals through learning and networking opportunities; and to serve as a resource for local and Boston-area businesses requiring marketing, advertising, public relations and/or communications services.

To RSVP, visit www.SouthShoreAdClub.com.

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Virtual Phone Service Provider VoiceNation Launches New Website

May 8, 2014 // by admin

VoiceNation, a leading provider of live answering, professional voicemail and virtual PBX services to businesses of all sizes, has recently launched a new generation of their website, VoiceNation.com. The new site unifies VoiceNation’s online presence through brand consistency and has an eye-catching modern, clean look.

Designed with the consumer in mind, visitors to the site will enjoy a number of improvements including easier navigation with multi-level menus and a sleeker visual design, which gets users to the content faster. It is now easier than ever to contact a salesperson via VoiceNation’s highly visible click, chat or call options.

VoiceNation’s new site has a responsive design that is optimized for all devices and flexes to fit a user’s device with lightning-fast page load times.

“Site visitors can learn about our services, place their order online and have their virtual phone service up and running in minutes,” noted Jay Reeder, the company’s president.

He continued, “The new site’s future-ready architecture will allow us to expand more rapidly than our previous site did. Overall, we’re very pleased with the end result.”

And with the addition of creative web videos, all produced in-house, users get an inside look at the company’s unique products, services, culture, and desire to give back.

The website development team included: Jay Reeder; Graham Taylor, Vice President; Amanda Ellis, Executive Assistant; Eric Schurke, Director of Operations; Josh Merriam, Web & Graphic Designer; Ashley Pardue, Marketing Director, and Joyce Wilmont, Technical Developer.

About VoiceNation

VoiceNation is a leading virtual PBX, voicemail, and innovative live answering service provider. Named “Top Provider in Industry” by PC World, the company’s cloud-based virtual phone services offer all the features of a physical PBX at a fraction of the cost or complexity of traditional technology. VoiceNation enables businesses of all sizes to compete in the marketplace as a Fortune 500 company on a small business budget with 24-hour presence management.

Founded in 2002, VoiceNation is a privately-held company that serves more than 50,000 customers including Comedy Central, Delta, Dunkin’ Donuts, Rolls Royce, and StateFarm. The company also provides qualified non-profit, tax-exempt charities with access to voicemail, faxmail and other specialized communication services at reduced cost through their Care2Call outreach program.

To learn more about VoiceNation, visit http://www.voicenation.com/.

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Old Colony Elder Services Promotes Elizabeth DosSantos to Senior Care Options Program Manager

May 7, 2014 // by admin

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional agency serving older adults and individuals with disabilities, has promoted Elizabeth DosSantos to Senior Care Options (SCO) Program Manager.

In her new role, Ms. DosSantos will oversee the SCO Supervisors working with the Geriatric Support Services Coordinators. She will be responsible for training, ensuring compliance, and clarifying procedures among other managerial duties. The SCO program seeks to ensure that elder participants can remain living safely in the community as long as possible. As a certified interpreter in Portuguese and Cape Verdean languages, Ms. DosSantos is a valuable member of the SCO department and OCES management.

Prior to OCES, Ms. DosSantos worked part-time as a Residential Counselor at BAMSI in Brockton for 1.5 years. She began working at OCES in 2006 as an intern. In 2007, she was hired as Geriatric Support Services Coordinator and, in 2010, was promoted to SCO Program Supervisor.

Ms. DosSantos, a Brockton resident, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Bridgewater State University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management at Cambridge College. She is also pursuing her license in social work (LSW).

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES serves 20 communities in Plymouth County as well as Avon, Easton and Stoughton. OCES is a private, non-profit organization located in Brockton and designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 173 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.

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Apollo Safety offers military internship program

May 6, 2014 // by admin

FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS…

Apollo Safety, Inc. a veteran-owned, Fall River, Mass.-based company specializing in safety products and services, recently announced the formation of an internship program for U.S. military veterans and active members of the reserves from all four branches of the military.

The military internship opportunity lasts 90 days, with salary based on skill level and experience. After 90 days, program graduates will receive Apollo Safety’s certificate and potential employment opportunities with the company will be considered.

“For many veterans, the transition from the service to civilian life can be quite an adjustment, especially if you are unsure about what you want to do from a career standpoint,” said John V. Carvalho III, a U.S. Army veteran and president of Apollo Safety, Inc. “With our internship program, we can provide an entry level opportunity for somebody looking to explore a career in the gas detection/monitoring industry with a growing company.”

Apollo Safety sells and installs a wide variety of portable and stationary gas detection systems, including name brands like Honeywell, Industrial Scientific, RAE Systems, RKI, and GMI. In addition, Apollo Safety also provides training and 24/7 service. All Apollo Safety technicians are factory-trained and certified. In addition, Apollo offers its own training program, with five levels of certification.

“Today’s military have training with equipment similar to gas detection systems. With the training we provide for all Apollo Safety technicians, the right person could really take this opportunity and run with it,” added Carvalho.

To apply for the military internship program, interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to John V. Carvalho III, Apollo Safety, Inc., 57 Walnut Street, Fall River, MA 02780. Resumes and cover letters can also be e-mailed to John@apollosafety.com.

For more information on Apollo Safety products and services, please call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafetyproducts.net.

About Apollo Safety

Apollo Safety has been serving the safety industry since 1995. Apollo Safety specializes in gas detection products and services for portable and stationary systems. That includes gas detector sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers. Apollo Safety also provides service in a “state of the art” in-house service center, as well as offering on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems.

Veteran-owned, Apollo Safety, Inc. is trusted by facilities managers, building owners, landlords, universities, hotels, institutions, and government operations. Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, Massachusetts Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM).

Apollo Safety’s corporate headquarters is located at 57 Walnut Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. For more information on Apollo Safety products and services, please call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafetyproducts.net.

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Norwell’s CBA names Michael R. Hicks as Sr. VP and COO

May 5, 2014 // by admin

Michael R. Hicks has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Comprehensive Benefit Administrators (CBA), a full-service integrated employee benefits management company in Norwell, Massachusetts.
Hicks is responsible for the strategic direction and tactical execution of the company, with the primary objective of profitably growing the organization. He is an action oriented leader with 20 plus years of making data driven decisions that impact enterprise value through executive management, direct investment and advisory services. His skills and qualifications have been developed over a career working with both high growth and distressed companies, at boutique investment/advisory firms to a Fortune 500 global technology company.

“We are delighted to have someone with Michael Hicks’ vision and energy step into the COO role,” noted Founder and President Michael McKenna. “He will play a pivotal role in the execution of our aggressive plan for growth.”
Hicks attended Boston University where he earned a BA in Economics and later an MBA with honors. He has also completed extensive course work in accounting and finance at Northeastern University.

He is an active member of the community having served on the Private Equity and Venture Capital Steering Committee of the United Way of Mass Bay and the Board of Directors of Families First. Hicks has also been an advisor to the Office of Technology Development and a member of the Kindle Mentoring Program at Boston University.

About Comprehensive Benefit Administrators
Comprehensive Benefit Administrators is a full-service employee benefits management company located at 93 Longwater Circle, First Floor, in Norwell, Massachusetts, 02061. CBA is a recognized leader in offering a complete portfolio of employee benefit strategies, claims administration, and compliance management and administrative support services to diverse companies of up to 5,000 employees.

By leveraging the professional benefits management services of CBA, executives receive expert guidance with solutions that lead to reduced costs, satisfied employees, and increased benefit options. CBA is one of the largest and fastest growing employee benefit, comprehensive claims administration and compliance management firms in New England.

For more information, please call (877) 993-5600 or visit www.CBAcompanies.com.

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